On my way home tonight I passed a small group of people (10 or so) protesting the Roxbury NJ ICE warehouse. Today I am thankful that New Jerseyans have no tolerance for bullshit.
Today I am thankful that it was actually warmer outside than in. It was SO nice to have the windows open!
Tiny green daffodils shoots poking green through the earth. There is small patch of dirty leftover snow to the top right of the picture.
Today I am thankful for the first signs of spring!
Today I am thankful that I've always been a reader. Books are a great way to learn empathy through relatable characters and situations.
Apparently the only qualification anyone needs to work in the current administration is loyalty to maga, zero moral compass, and a love of chaos. Today I am thankful that I am entirely unqualified.
Today I am thankful that the crazy has clearly been ramping up; seems like implosion is probably imminent.
I understand that Kristi Noem is having a rough day. Today my dog and I are thankful she's getting a tiny bit of what she deserves. We hope she gets the full amount of karma due her.
It's been a while since my son had the night shift at Wawa. Last night he traded with someone, so he came home at 7:30 in the morning with fresh coffee and donuts. Today I am thankful that a 21 year old wanted to have breakfast with his mother. (I was late for work and I'm not sorry!)
Today I am thankful for skin rashes. I sincerely hope it's nothing trivial.
Today I am thankful that it snowed again this morning, but it was a small amount that melted before I got around to thinking about shoveling.
Ugh. My dog also likes to catch smallish things. Most of the time I can prevent tragedy, but it sucks when I can't.
Today I am thankful that I was able to distract myself with a long walk with the dog, a good book, and progress on the sweater I am crocheting. My tolerance for bullshit has run exceptionally low.
Today I am thankful that it was a beautiful day, and we were able to go for a 3 mile walk. I am even more thankful that the dog is currently too tired to get underfoot while I'm trying to make dinner.
Today I am thankful that the stupid ice patch on my driveway has melted.
It just wasn't my day, I slipped on ice and fell TWICE this morning. Today I am thankful that I apparently am well-padded enough that I'm not actually injured, just a little sore.
Like pretty much everyone, I don't plan to watch the state of the union address. Today I am thankful that there are about 9 million better things to do with my time.
My son got a wolf cut, and my husband and I both exclaimed, "Farrah!" the first time we saw it.
This will sound crazy, but have you considered non-breakfast food for breakfast? My husband eats soup for breakfast most mornings. I think it's weird, but it's nutritionally balanced.
A long haired husky with his face buried in the snow. He is slightly out of focus because it is difficult to hold a phone and a snow-crazed dog at the same time.
Today I am thankful that this wingnut thoroughly enjoyed the snow today.
The east coast of the US is having a blizzard today. I am thankful that we have plenty of snacks, wine, yarn, and books. If I'm snowed in for a few days, so what?
Photo of the cover of my current library book, King Sorrow by Joe Hill.
I went to a gardening presentation at the library, and picked up a fresh book on my way out. Today (as with most days) I am thankful for libraries!
Today I am thankful for that new mattress we just bought. It was so nice to wake up without a sore shoulder this morning!
I went out to dinner with some friends tonight, and we decided to try a new Mexican restaurant. It was fabulous! Today I am thankful for friends, margs, and tres leches cake, pretty much in that order.
I had to clean the bedroom (I detest cleaning) because a new mattress is being delivered tomorrow. Today I am thankful that the bedroom is clean.
I don't want humans to be warehoused in my neighborhood. I also don't want them warehoused in anyone else's neighborhood.
Today was an unexpectedly good day. Nothing spectacular happened, just a series of tiny joys. Today I am thankful for days when the vibe is just right.
My husband decided it would be a good idea to buy a new mattress since there are Presidents Day sales. Today I am thankful that it only took 5 hours for him to find one he liked. Last time it was weeks of shopping and he ended up hating it a week later.
Today I am thankful for Discounted Chocolate Day.
Today I am thankful that Aloka and the monks are back home. Their Walk For Peace may be over, but we can all still choose peace every day.
I had lunch with 2 of my cousins who I don't get to see often. It was so good to catch up and connect with family! Today I am thankful that our schedules aligned enough to make it work.
